The first commissioners and inspectors of common schools were elected at a
special town-meeting held May 29, 1813. They were Allen Sheldon, Henry
P. Mink, and Rowland Sweet, commissioners; John I. Holley, Elisha Wilcox,
and Hermon Vedder, inspectors.

This town favors the licensing of the sale of intoxicating liquors.
The commissioners of excise elected by the people under the existing law
have been as follows, viz.: 1875, William H. Tripp, Christopher S.
Hoysradt, Leonard Coon (appointed); 1876, Christopher S. Hoysradt, Frederick
C. Barton, William Hoag; 1877, Hoffman Strever; 1878, Frederick C. Barton.

The following persons have served in the most important town offices, as
designated in the list: